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Valarie L. McKenna
LMHC

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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyBorderline Personality DisorderPanic attacks & panic disorderPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Spirituality & religion based issues
General Expertise
DepressionRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyAbuse/Survivors of abuseCommunication issuesDomestic violenceIdentity developmentMood disordersParenting issuesPerformance anxietyPersonality disordersPhobias & fearsPhysical wellnessSelf HarmSuicidal ideationTraumaWomen's issuesCoping Skills
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesArt TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyNarrative TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCoachingIntegrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureWashington, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 60779128
Training/CertificationsCETA Certification (2020); Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (16 hrs, 2019); Annual NW Conference on BH and Addictive Disorders (18 hrs, 2018); Motivational Interviewing (6 hrs, 2018); COD & Treatment (12 hrs; 2018); Mind-Body Medicine (27.75 hrs, 2017); Clinical Resources for Rural Practice (5 hrs, 2017); CBT and Mindfulness (6 hrs, 2016); Critical Incident Stress Management for Individuals and Groups (27 hrs, 2012)
Education
Masters in Clinical Mental Health, Regent University
Work HistoryOver the last 7 years, I have been helping people who are seeking relief from severe and persistent anxiety and depression. Typically, these conditions manifest from untreated trauma that continues to haunt clients despite their best efforts to "get over it".
Frequently Asked Questions
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